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The oil drain back is part of the problem and as you mentioned, can be resolved. You need to use a filter that has the anti-drain back valve in it. The only filter from FRAM that fits the Sportage does not have this, so you need to use a better quality filter like WIX or K&N. By the way, the WIX filter is actually the OEM filter, and you can get it at most Auto Parts stors for less than the FRAM filter. I've tried the K&N filter and it's the same as the WIX, just costs >2X the price of all the other filters.

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Or you can do like I did and go to the dealer and get an OEM filter. It was $6.50. It was les than what a Purolater was from Advance Auto.

The only auto parts stores in Kansas City that sell WIX is O'reilly's and they don't stock the one for our engine. I'll be if I'm going to special order an oil filter.